#Latest news with #TourwinnerWashington Post20-05-2025SportWashington PostTour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversyPARIS — Breaking with tradition at the Tour de France is stirring controversy. Since race organizers announced plans last week to climb the iconic Montmartre hill in Paris during the final stage in July, the cycling world has been abuzz. Could the climb actually decide the Tour winner? Or disrupt the final sprint by injecting tactical uncertainty into what is usually a celebratory day?
Washington Post20-05-2025SportWashington PostTour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversyPARIS — Breaking with tradition at the Tour de France is stirring controversy. Since race organizers announced plans last week to climb the iconic Montmartre hill in Paris during the final stage in July, the cycling world has been abuzz. Could the climb actually decide the Tour winner? Or disrupt the final sprint by injecting tactical uncertainty into what is usually a celebratory day?